331 Chinese Films to Watch
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Dwelling in the Fuchun MountainsMovie · 2020 · 150m · DramaIn the Chinese town of Fuyang, four brothers navigate their daily lives, their paths determined by love and hardship.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 302
Detection of Di RenjieMovie · 2020 · 93mDuring Empress Wu's rule, strange deaths plague the capital city of Chang'an, fueled by rumors surrounding a murder connected to the "Flying Goddess Mural" at the Martyrs Shrine. Detective Di Renjie is tasked with solving the case. He unravels the mystery of the mural by analyzing clues linked to the Flower Sermon, ultimately identifying the culprit as Li Luoyu, who subsequently takes his own life. After further investigation, Di Renjie uncovers the true identity of the murderer.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.6 - 303
Riding Alone for Thousands of MilesMovie · 2005 · 109m · DramaFisherman Takada has been distant from his son for years. When his son is diagnosed with a terminal illness, his daughter-in-law, Rie, asks him to come to the hospital. Facing challenges and connecting with others, Takada unexpectedly finds a deeper understanding of himself and his son.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 304
Happy TogetherMovie · 1997 · 96m · Drama, RomanceTwo men from Hong Kong travel to Argentina hoping for peace and a fresh start. As they explore the country and settle into a new life, their relationship is tested, revealing underlying problems. The film contrasts the beautiful Argentine landscape with the couple's emotional struggles, exploring love, separation, and the difficulties faced by same-sex couples. Their journey reveals a complex mix of affection, loss, and strength as they search for belonging in an unfamiliar place. This film is a thoughtful look at relationships and the pursuit of happiness, suggesting that sometimes the unexpected paths we take reveal the most about ourselves and our bonds with others.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 305
The Founding of an ArmyMovie · 2017 · 133m"The Founding of an Army" is a 2017 Chinese film created by the government to mark the 90th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.1 - 306
BabyMovie · 2018 · 96mAbandoned as an infant due to a genetic condition, a woman encounters a child with the same diagnosis. Determined to prevent the same fate for the child, she desperately tries to convince their parents to change their minds, leading her to take increasingly drastic measures to save the child's life.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.6 - 307
Mulan LegendMovie · 2020 · 93mIn the early days of the Northern Wei Dynasty, political instability leaves the kingdom vulnerable to the nomadic Ruo Ran tribe. To secure an alliance, the princess makes a peace agreement with Northern Liang, but is then unexpectedly kidnapped by the formidable general Mian Ertu. He demands a humiliating surrender of ten cities from Wei in exchange for her release. With only two days left before the deadline, a desperate raiding team must race against time to rescue the princess and safeguard the Wei Dynasty.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.5 - 308
The Wandering Earth IIMovie · 2023 · 173m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureTo find a new home, humanity constructed massive engines on Earth. However, the journey to the stars is fraught with danger. To save their planet, a new generation must race against time in a desperate struggle for survival.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.3 - 309
What's in the DarknessMovie · 2016 · 98mDuring the summer of 1991, a rape case shatters the tranquility of a small town. The local police officers investigating the crime are the fathers of the two girls involved.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 310
OutcastMovie · 2014 · 98m · Action, AdventureA mysterious warrior joins forces with the daughter and son of a fallen Chinese Emperor. Their tyrannical brother is determined to kill them, forcing the siblings to rely on the warrior's skills for survival.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.2 - 311
SakraMovie · 2023 · 130m · ActionQiao Feng, a respected leader of a traveling group of warriors, is wrongly accused of murder and exiled. This forces him on a difficult journey to discover the truth about his past and the powerful enemies working against him. He travels through dangerous lands, battling opponents while searching for answers in a world of shifting alliances and secret plots. The film blends intense martial arts action with suspense, exploring themes of loyalty and resilience as Qiao Feng fights for the truth.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.5 - 312
Detective Dee and Nine-story Demon BuildingMovie · 2022 · 63m650 AD. In the second year of Emperor Gaozong's rule, bodies are discovered in the ninth-floor demon building in Liangzhou Prefecture, a remote region in the Western Regions. A strange and powerful presence pervades this dangerous, off-limits location.IMDb 6.5TMDB 1.0 - 313
Wu HaiMovie · 2021 · 105mA young couple in Wuhai City, after ongoing arguments, resolve to address their issues on their wedding anniversary, unaware of a dangerous storm approaching.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5 - 314
Balala the Fairies: Princess CamelliaMovie · 2015 · 92mPrincess Camellia of Boka Boka can communicate with magical creatures. When she accidentally loses control of three of them, they escape, and she follows them to Earth. At the same time, human sisters Maggie and Michelle are hoping to see a concert by the group SNH48, but their fairy caretaker Shirley disapproves. They encounter Camellia, and join her along with Princess Emma of Gemini on a journey to find the lost creatures.IMDb 4.2 - 315
Detective Dee and the Cult of HeavenMovie · 2022 · 76mIMDb 5.3TMDB 5.8 - 316
Wolf Warrior 2Movie · 2017 · 124m · War, ActionA highly skilled former Chinese special forces operative finds tranquility working on the water. However, when ruthless mercenaries start attacking people in the area, he's forced to abandon his peaceful existence and step back into his role as a soldier, determined to defend those in need.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.5 - 317
Flying Swords of Dragon GateMovie · 2011 · 125m · Action, Adventure, DramaThree years after the Dragon Inn was destroyed in a desert fire, along with its owner Jade, a new group of bandits has taken control. By day they run the inn, but by night they search for treasure. Legend says the inn hides a lost city buried beneath the desert, and its riches are only revealed during a massive storm that occurs every 60 years. The gang uses the inn as a cover for their treasure hunt.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.2 - 318
Mulan the HeroineMovie · 2020 · 92mIn the Northern Wei Dynasty, Mulan disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the army and achieved distinction. A decade later, when the Rouran tribe attacked the border again, Mulan bravely returned to the battlefield. During a battle to save Tuoba, Mulan was captured by the enemy. Imprisoned, Mulan exposed the schemes of Kunpeng, who had murdered the Khan and framed Mulan for the crime. Mulan fought Kunpeng to protect the innocent. The princess revealed Kunpeng as the true culprit, leading to his death in the ensuing chaos. The film highlights Mulan's dedication to peace, national unity, and her unwavering commitment to her people and family.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.5 - 319
The PromiseMovie · 2005 · 121m · Fantasy, Drama, ActionA young girl, orphaned and poor, makes a deal with an enchantress. She gains beauty and the affection of all men, but at the cost of ever being with the one she loves. The spell can only be broken by an impossible event: snow in spring and the dead returning to life. Now a grown princess, she deeply regrets her promise, as every man she has loved has met with tragedy.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 320
The RobbersMovie · 2009 · 93mDuring the Tang Dynasty, *The Robbers* follows two thieves who find themselves in the tranquil Bitter Bamboo Village. Their escapades lead them to a beautiful woman, as well as a confrontation with soldiers and a village leader who plot their demise.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.0 - 321
Curiosity Kills the CatMovie · 2006 · 93mSet in a city along the Yangtze River, where modern skyscrapers loom over impoverished neighborhoods, the story unfolds within a luxurious apartment. It's a tale of contemporary China, where economic growth creates a widening divide between the wealthy and the poor. An unlikely group – a woman of integrity, her ambitious husband, a nail salon owner, a security guard, and a girl from the countryside – are drawn together by a series of unsettling events within the building. What secrets lie hidden in this opulent residence? The answer may be more dangerous than you imagine.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 322
Tai Chi ZeroMovie · 2012 · 100m · Action, DramaIn the renowned Chen Village, martial arts are a way of life, practiced through the powerful Chen Style Tai Chi. Lu Chan arrives seeking training, but the villagers, protective of their tradition, resist his attempts to learn, challenging him to fights. Everyone, young and old, defeats him with their Tai Chi. However, the return of a villager from the past, bringing a dangerous steam-powered machine and plans to build a railroad through the village, forces the villagers to reconsider. They may have to rely on Lu Chan, who possesses a hidden ability.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 323
My Fair SonMovie · 2007 · 92mAfter years apart, young art student Ray moves in with his father, a successful businessman. They cautiously try to bridge their differences, including Ray’s disclosure that he is gay, which his father finds difficult to understand.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.0 - 324
The Warring StatesMovie · 2011 · 126mDuring the Era of Warring States, two prominent Chinese military strategists, Sun Bin and Pang Juan, find themselves in conflict.IMDb 4.5TMDB 4.1 - 325
Martial Universe: The Immortal Stone of NirvanaMovie · 2020 · 113mBullied by the Lu family, Lin Dong enters a competition in Qingyang Town. He unexpectedly obtains a mysterious ancestral talisman, instantly gaining kung-fu mastery. As Lin Dong uses his newfound skills to defend himself, he attracts unwanted attention from powerful factions after the talisman's secret is revealed. This sets the stage for a conflict between those seeking control and those fighting for freedom.IMDb 5.7TMDB 7.5 - 326
Lady General Hua MulanMovie · 1964 · 106mA woman assumes a male identity to enlist in the army in her father's stead.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.6 - 327
Assassination the QueenMovie · 2019 · 101mIMDb 7.5TMDB 4.0 - 328
Hua Mulan Joins the ArmyMovie · 1927From Tianyi Film Company and director Li Pingqian comes this silent film, the first full-length feature to tell the story of Hua Mulan. When war breaks out, Mulan's wedding to a young man is postponed. As her fiancé prepares to join the army, Mulan, out of filial duty, disguises herself as a man to take his place. This leads to humorous situations when she unexpectedly encounters her fiancé during training, who fails to recognize her.TMDB 6.2 - 329
The Road HomeMovie · 1999 · 89m · Drama, RomanceThis film follows a man as he deals with his father's death and his mother's grief. His present struggles are interwoven with flashbacks that show the early days of his parents' relationship.
We see a younger version of his parents as they meet and build a connection, navigating life together. The story blends past and present to explore love, loss, family, and personal growth.
The film balances nostalgia and sadness, reminding us of life's fragility and the strength of relationships. It presents an emotional yet hopeful look at love that endures.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 330
Warm HugMovie · 2020 · 112m · ComedyA young man with obsessive-compulsive disorder believes himself incapable of connection. However, his life shifts when he encounters an unconventional doctor and a free-spirited girl. He then orchestrates a romantic narrative centered on the idea of emotional balance and healing.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.9 - 331
ShaolinMovie · 2011 · 131m · Action, DramaCivil war erupts in China as ambitious warlords fight for control of territory. Young, confident Hao Jie, emboldened by battlefield victories, defeats a Shaolin monk in a duel, displaying arrogance towards the monastery’s masters. But his pride is short-lived. When a rival warlord destroys his family, Hao seeks refuge with the Shaolin monks. As the conflict intensifies and the population suffers, Hao and the monks join a desperate fight against the warlords, devising a risky plan for rescue and escape.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9
